Universal Studios and Imagine Entertainment are making the feature version of the 1980s TV series. George Clooney may play the title role made famous by Tom Selleck.

Greg's Previews claims that "LL has met recently about playing T.C., was received positively by Bryan Grazer and is the top choice for the role. The identities of the actors who might play Rick and Higgins are not yet known."

L.L. Cool J's other film credits include Any Given Sunday and Deep Blue Sea.